Portland Mural Project
Blending community, culture, and diversity to unite Portland through art
When The Coca-Cola Company launched an RFP to unite the community and boost volunteerism in Portland, OR, I stepped up with a vision to blend the city’s unique culture, diverse community, and iconic artwork into a two-story mural. I was awarded a $50K grant, and over two years, led a team of Coca-Cola executives and community leaders in collaborating with the Portland arts community to gather inspiration, build a vision, and craft a mural design.
The result was the Lift You Up mural, painted on a building turned 40-foot canvas at 9th & SW Harvey Milk St.. The mural contains a human outline within the row of community members, allowing passersby to step inside the art and appreciate their significance as a member of the diverse community. The mural also includes a QR code connecting passerby to a database of volunteer opportunities across Portland.
